HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2015-7747

Buffer overflow in the afReadFrames function in audiofile (aka libaudiofile and Audio File Library) allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (program crash) or possibly execu...

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in the afReadFrames function in audiofile (aka libaudiofile and Audio File Library) allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (program crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted audio file, as demonstrated by sixteen-stereo-to-eight-mono.c.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
FedoraprojectFedora23
AudiofileAudiofile< 0.3.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-7747?

CVE-2015-7747 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the afReadFrames function in audiofile (aka libaudiofile and Audio File Library) allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (program crash) or possibly execu...

How severe is CVE-2015-7747?

CVE-2015-7747 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2015-7747?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora, Audiofile Audiofile.